Nonprofit historical society that is an affiliated member of the Ontario Historical Society.

Legal Status

(50) Non Profit

Primary Executive

Ed Keenleyside, President

Alternate Executive

Alan Harrington, Treasurer

Funding

Donations

Elections

Annually in January

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Objectives:* to bring together people interested in the history of Burlington and district, and stimulate public awareness in local heritage * discover, collect, classify and preserve materials which will establish and illustrate the history of the area * produce publications and other materials that describe aspects of local history * co-operate with local authorities and other organizations in ensuring the preservation of documents, relics, buildings, etc. of historical interest or value.

Archives:Collects and preserves paper records and images related to the people and places of Burlington, from about 1780 to the present time, including: * photographs of historic buildings * other images * written records * maps * family histories and other publications * newspaper clipping files

Many images from the archives may be viewed onlineArchives are housed in the Burlington History Room, 2nd floor of Burlington Central Library, 2331 New St * managed and interpreted by volunteer members * accessible to the public when Burlington Historical Society volunteer archivist is present * contact for an appointment (recommended)

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